Pyrenees Vache with Green Peppercorns is quite mild with a fresh, lactic, yogurt-like taste. Beneath its black wax rind lies a pale-white interior dotted with small holes and chopped green peppercorns. As with other semi-soft cheeses, like Doux de Montagne, Asiago Pressato or Butterkase, this cheese has an even-tempered, buttery flavor. When allowed to come to room temperature, this cheese becomes even softer and butterier. It melts exceptionally well over low heat, giving your hot sandwich or burger a gourmet touch. On its own, Pyrenees Vache is a bit too mellow for our liking. But with the addition of green peppercorns, the cheese livens up, providing a peppery bite and a bit of personality that would be missing otherwise.

The peppercorns helped alleviate the blandness somewhat, but there just weren't enough to make it enjoyable.

By Milo Matthewsfrom San Franciscoon Jan 08, 2013

French cheeses

I really appreciate their prompt delivery at a very reasonable rate. They were wrapped in the best way, so that they stayed very fresh, and the milder ones did not absorb any flavors from the more stinky ones.

By Adamfrom PAon Oct 30, 2011

Very Good

The only time we ever got Pyrenees was when we went to France or a family member from France brought it here. The exclusivity made it a very delectable treat. Now that we can purchase it anytime, being that it tastes almost exactly as the french version, it takes nothing away from the flavor! I would highly recommend it, especially in conjunction with Saucisson Sec.

By Lindafrom South Dakotaon Aug 23, 2010

Delightful and mild

Much milder than expected but a wonderful creamy cheese that melts in your mouth.

By Catfrom Port Angeles, WAon May 10, 2009

This is odd stuff

Honestly did not care for this. It starts out "interesting" but develops quite a bitter taste. Aftereffect on the palate was unpleasant.

By Cheese Loversfrom Athens, ALon Apr 16, 2009

Did not care for

We ate with crackers and fruit. Just didn't care for it at all.

By HBfrom Alabamaon Dec 07, 2008

Pyrenees Vache with Green Peppercorns

Enjoyed with a nice Pinot Noir

By Culinaryfrom Bridgeport, CTon Sep 02, 2008

One of my favorite cheeses!

The Pyrennes Vache with the Green Peppercorns has become a favorite. The spicy flavor of the Green Peppercorns is perfect combination for the relatively mild Vache cheese.

By pabfrom idahoon Nov 16, 2007

great with white wine

I first tried this cheese at a winery in Washington State with a chilled white wine. The wine and the cheese brings out the flavors of each other. The green peppercorns kick it up a knotch (it is good without peppercorns also). This is one of my favorite cheese to have with wine. It is a much for a cheese and wine party.